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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.38 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.38 and 89.19 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.38 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.38 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.38 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 12,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786.90/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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